Registered voters will elect a new governor of California today. The leading candidates are Republican Meg Whitman and Democrat Jerry Brown. Top ballot measures include Prop D (sales tax to bolster the city budget), Prop J (parcel tax to help schools) and Prop 19 (legalization of marijuana). Here is a quick rundown on today’s election:<\/i>
Voting facts<\/b> \u2022 Election Day is today, Nov. 2. \u2022 Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. \u2022 Each registered voter should have received a sample ballot in the mail. Your polling place is listed on the back. \u2022 A poll worker at your polling place will check for your name and address on a list of registered voters. \u2022 San Diego voters will mark paper ballots with a felt marker. \u2022 Ask a poll worker for help if confused about how to use the voting apparatus. \u2022 If a voter makes a mistake on their ballot, they will get two more tries at marking it correctly. \u2022 At 8 p.m. sharp, according to the synchronized time display on each precinct inspector\u2019s cell phone, the last voters must be in line to cast their ballots. \u2022 Voters may also vote at the Registrar of Voters office, 5201 Ruffin Road, today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. \u2022 For more information, visit sdvote.com. Electronic voting machines<\/b> \u2022 In addition to paper ballots, at least one electronic voting machine will be available at each polling place. The machines can be especially helpful for voters with impaired vision or dexterity limitations. Voters with disabilities may expect to use the AccuVote-TSX unit for accessible voting.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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